Search Nonprofits

We are dedicated to fund canine medical research focused on issues that affect the health and well-being of Portuguese Water Dogs. Since 1998, we have approved $945,955 in funding to health research grants that benefit the Portuguese Water Dog. Through your donations, the Portuguese Water Dog Foundation was a major contributor in the development of the DNA gene test for Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy, as well as the test for two different forms of Progressive Retinal Atrophy. The Foundation sponsors various studies on cancers, Addison’s disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Puppy Eye Syndrome, hip dysplasia as well as many other important areas of health research. You too can make a difference and help us be able to carry on with our mission to improve the quality of life and future health of our Portuguese Water Dog companions.

Clean, safe, accessible water for all North Carolinians, protected by empowered, educated communities and a publicly accountable government and economy. Working with communities for clean, safe places to live, work and play.

The mission of the Los Angeles Water Polo Club is to provide an opportunity for all its members to experience the highest quality instruction from dedicated coaches stressing the fundamentals of the game and true sportsmanship. LAWPC pledges to provide an opportunity for members of all abilities with a fun at the novice level, instructional growth at the intermediate level and elite training for competition at the highest level. LAWPC pledges to be competitive at a championship level in all water polo events for boys and girls of all age groups and to continue the legacy of fostering athletes who compete at the college level and beyond.

A Cup of Cold Water (ACCW) is a community Care-Van outreach program on the Island of Maui, formed by a group of committed Episcopalians from Good Shepherd, Holy Innocents, St. John's and Trinity By-the-Sea. The program is a food and clothing distribution service for the poor and needy in the community, and uses the care-van to deliver essential food, hygiene and clothing items throughout the island. With a strong volunteer base from the Episcopal Churches on Maui, the program has grown into a hugely successful outreach ministry for the island that includes churches from various denominations and volunteers from around the wider community. 

To advance knowledge and stewardship of freshwater systems through global research, education, and restoration

Their mission is to safeguard the Great Lakes, the planet’s largest freshwater lake system and the very lifeblood of the Midwest, by advancing public trust solutions and cutting-edge policy work. Through their targeted policy initiatives, FLOW has built key partnerships with state and regional Great Lakes groups, leveraged their expertise to influence agencies and impact state and federal legislation, and grown to be a trusted source of current information on issues affecting their freshwater seas.

To promote and Nationally compete in the sport of water show skiing (defined as all towed water sports including wakeboarding, bare footing, knee boarding and other towed water sports) through group participation, exhibitions, shows, tournaments and associated recreational activities; develop and maintain facilities for water skiing; stimulate interest in the community; and work for greater safety in water skiing. To educate and promote its members to respect, participate and become stewards in the community.

The Community Water Center acts as a catalyst for community-driven water solutions through organizing, education, and advocacy in California's San Joaquin Valley.

The Wonder Lake Water Ski Show Team is a non-profit water ski show team that performs free water ski shows almost every Friday at 7:00pm at The Private Beach owned by the Wonder Center Property Owners Association in Wonder Lake. The shows begin Memorial Day weekend and continue through until Labor Day weekend. The shows last approximately one hour with a short intermission in which donations are accepted and appreciated.